Defence News

Only one custom-made Rafale jet to arrive in India by April 2022; first flight tested in France

The aircraft is equipped with India-Specific Enhancements including two-seat cockpits. The testing of the aircraft is expected to continue until 2022 when it is eventually ready to be supplied to India.

Sep 8, 2018

Why signing COMCASA is a win-win situation for both India and US

With COMCASA in place, both India and US will be on a common plane to detect and nullify any Chinese mischief, or any other common threat, much faster than before.

Sep 7, 2018

Pakistan to become 5th largest nuclear weapons state by 2025; should India be worried?

The current stockpile has exceeded the projection made by the US Defence Intelligence Agency in 1999, which estimated Pakistan would only have 60 to 80 nuclear warheads by 2020.

Sep 6, 2018

Army chief Bipin Rawat questions need for personnel to move SC over AFSPA

The statement of the army chief comes at the backdrop of over 350 Army officers and soldiers approaching the Supreme Court against any move to dilute the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

Sep 5, 2018

Amid Rafale spat, Supreme Court to hear petition against fighter jet deal next week

Congress has been demanding the Joint Parliamentary probe onto the deal and it also has asked the Modi government to reveal the prices of the Rafale jets.

Sep 5, 2018

Lockheed Martin, Tata to produce wings for F-16 fighter jet in India

On Tuesday, the US security and aerospace behemoth announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the production of the wings.

Sep 4, 2018

India, Russia to sign military logistics agreement in October

Under a logistics agreement, military facilities in partner countries can be used for refuelling of aircraft and ships, repair, maintenance, replenishment of provisions and as resting and transit points for soldiers.

Sep 4, 2018

Amid Rafale spat, India gears up for $20 bn acquisition of 114 fighter jets

IAF wants frontline aircraft to take on Pakistan and China simultaneously if a war breaks out on both fronts.

Sep 3, 2018

India to go ahead with major defence deal with Russia; will inform US in upcoming 2+2 meeting

The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007.

Sep 2, 2018

DRDO offers its in-house AESA radar tech to private firms

AESA radar makes the workload of the pilot that much easier to manage with a high probability of mission success. It has the capability to track and destroy multiple targets simultaneously in the air and on the surface from stand-off distances.

Aug 30, 2018

China attempts to build infrastructure in northern Sri Lanka

The latest push from the Chinese government has come amid heavy criticism of a big Chinese port in Hambantota which is forcing Sri Lanka under huge debt.

Aug 26, 2018

Decks cleared for Indian Navy to acquire 111 light utility and 24 multi-role helicopters

The Indian Navy has been pressing the government for years to acquire new helicopters to replace the ageing Chetak utility and Sea King multi-role helicopters but the procurement process had been hanging fire for many years until now.

Aug 25, 2018

AFSPA: Why have 356 officers of Indian Army approached Supreme Court?

The CBI had earlier registered an FIR in Manipur encounter cases. Major Vijay Singh Balhara, among others, has been named as an accused in the FIR.

Aug 25, 2018

India, Russia attempt to break financial hurdles amid US sanctions

Three defence contracts are likely to come under the clouds of uncertainty when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in October.

Aug 25, 2018

India, Pakistan take part in joint anti-terrorism SCO military drill for first time

Experts say it is a rare opportunity for India and Pakistan, which have a history of military conflicts, to expand military exchanges and trust and this bodes well for stability in South Asia.

Aug 24, 2018